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9/29/11 5:00pm |
Back to Work special legislative session - The West Side delved into Governor Walker's "Back to Work Wisconsin" special legislative session and the bills contained therein with two local state lawmakers. Host Rich Kremer was joined by Democratic State Representative Mark Radcliffe of Black River Falls and Republican State Senator Terry Moulton of Chippewa Falls. Discussion touched on the recent call for bipartisanship in state politics, the tax incentive approach to job creation and proposals regarding legislation certianty.
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9/22/11 5:00pm |
The West Side Fall Outdoor Preview - The West Side Fall Outdoor Preview tips from the outdoor guys on how to let go of summer and embrace autumn by way of hunting, fishing, hiking and taking in the colors. Host Rich Kremer was joined by Joe Knight, Outdoor Writer for the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram and Dave Carlson, Host of the syndicated TV program Northland Adventures. Discussion spanned from the DNR's new online turkey registration to trout fishing with hoppers.
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9/15/11 5:00pm |
Where does your food come from? - The West Side asked where does your food come from?, as we talked about the Eat Local Challenge organized by A Second Opinion Magazine. Host Rich Kremer was joined by Arwen Rasmussen, Editor for A Second Opinion Magazine, Bob Andruszkeiwicz, one of 11 Co-Owners of Just Local Food in Eau Claire and Julie Maro, a local farmer at Coon Creek Family Farm in Mondovi.
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9/8/11 5:00pm |
2011-2013 State Biennial Budget Part III - The West Side finished up a three-part series looking at the 2011-2013 state biennial budget through a local lens. This weeks program focused on state aid cuts to higher education to the tune of $250 million for UW-System Colleges and Universities and around $72 million for the Wisconsin Technical College System. Host Rich Kremer was joined by Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College President Bob Meyer and UW-Stout Provost Julie Furst-Bowe to discuss how those cuts may impact the missions at UW-Stout and WITC's four campuses in northwestern Wisconsin.
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9/1/11 5:00pm |
2011-2013 State Biennial Budget Part II - Impacts of the 2011-2013 state biennial budget on local government were discussed on the second installment of a three-part series of The West Side. Host Rich Kremer was joined by Eau Claire City Manager Mike Huggins, Peirce County Board Chair Paul Barkla and Rice Lake City Manager Curt Snyder. Guests discussed the $29 million in budget cuts to cities and the $48 million in cuts to counties and how local city and county government plan on dealing with the shortfalls.
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8/25/11 5:00pm |
2011-2013 State Biennial Budget Part I - Effects of the 2011-2013 biennial state budget were discussed in the first of a three-part series of The West Side. The first week focused public K-12 education. Host Rich Kremer was joined by Cornell School District Superintendent Dr. Paul Schley and Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Superintendent Tom Hughes to talk about the budget's effects on public K-12 education.
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8/18/11 5:00pm |
Eau Claire and Barron county restorative justice programs - The West Side discussed the restorative justice programs of Eau Claire and Barron counties. Host Rich Kremer was joined by guests Ted Lewis, director of the Barron County Restorative Justice Program and Tim Wavrunek, director of the Eau Claire County Restorative Justice Program.
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8/11/11 5:00pm |
Eau Claire downtown redevelopment plans - Host Rich Kremer was joined by Nick Meyer, Publishing Editor of Volume One Magazine; and Mike Schatz, Economic Advisor for the City of Eau Claire to discuss downtown redevelopment plans.
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8/4/11 5:00pm |
10th Senate District recall candidate forum - The West Side hosts a special candidate forum edition with Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) and her challenger Shelly Moore (D-River Falls). Host Rich Kremer and the candidates discussed the issues at stake in the 10th Senate District recall.
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7/28/11 5:00pm |
Spread of asian carp continues - The West Side discussed the threat of Asian carp coming to the Chippewa River, as well as a cougar from western Wisconsin making its way to Connecticut. Host Rich Kremer was joined by Joe Knight, outdoor writer for the Eau Claire Leader Telegram, Dave Carlson, host of the syndicated television show Northland Adventures, and Adrian Wydeven, DNR wolf and cougar expert.
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7/21/11 5:00pm |
Agriculture in Western Wisconsin - The West Side discusses agriculture, including economic and environmental challenges relating to western Wisconsin farmers. Host Rich Kremer was joined by Darin Von Ruden of Westby, president of the Chippewa Falls-based Wisconsin Farmers Union, and Joe Bragger of Independence, board member of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.
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7/14/11 5:00pm |
West Wisconsin Sustainability Fair - The West Side discussed sustainability efforts throughout the Chippewa Valley as well as events being held at the West Wisconsin Sustainability Fair. Host Rich Kremer was joined by Rob Peterson, coordinator of the West Wisconsin Initiative for Sustainable Communities, Margy Hagaman, vice president of Sustainable Dunn and coordinator of the West Wisconsin Sustainability Fair, and Jeremy Gragert, coordinator of Community Outreach, Civic Engagement and Service-Learning at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Peterson, Hagaman and Gragert are members of the fair's organizing committee.
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7/12/11 5:00pm |
10th Senate District Primary Election Special - Ellsworth school teacher Shelly Moore of River Falls, WI beat out protest candidate Isaac Weix of Menomonie during the Democratic primary for Wisconsin's 10th Senate District recall election. The WPR Eau Claire Studios team provided special coverage of the election results and reached Shelly Moore at her campaign office. West Side host Rich Kremer and West Side on air producer Mort Sipress spent six minutes with Moore just after the race was called in her favor.
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6/30/11 5:00pm |
10th Senate District recall Democratic candidate forum - The West Side looks at the Democratic candidates in the primary for the recall election of 10th District State Senator Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls). Host Rich Kremer was joined by Democratic candidates Shelly Moore of Ellsworth and Isaac Weix of Menomonie to present their platforms and discuss issues important to the 10th Senate District of western Wisconsin. The winner of the July 12 primary will run against Harsdorf, the Republican incumbent, in the recall election date set for August 9.
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6/23/11 5:00pm |
New algae treatment could have statewide impact - The West Side discussed the recent conclusion of the three year treatment plan to curb curly-leaf pond-weed and unsightly algae growth in Eau Claire's Half Moon Lake. The state-of-the-art treatment could have statewide implications if successful. Host Rich Kremer was joined by guests Phil Fieber, the Department Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Eau Claire, Buzz Sorge of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Bill James of the Army Corps of Engineers.
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6/16/11 5:00pm |
Recent drownings raise safety concerns - The West Side dove into the issues of water recreation and water safety in light of two recent drownings on the Chippewa River in two days. Eau Claire Fire Department Deputy of Prevention Scott Burkart talked about the increased popularity of tubing through the city of Eau Claire and the dangers that are posed along with common sense strategies to keep yourself safe.
Eau Claire Parks and Recreation Director Phil Fieber talked about some much needed repairs at the Fairfax Park Pool. And Bill Klike A.K.A. Loopy of Loopy's Bar in Chippewa Falls talked about the Frenchtown Annual Tube and Floating Regatta (FATFAR) which draws thousands of revelers to float down the Chippewa River in some very creative crafts.
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6/9/11 5:00pm |
Prescription drug abuse a growing problem - The West Side discussed the growing prescription drug abuse problem in the region. The Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance named methadone and oxycodone as the primary drugs encountered.
Host Rich Kremer was joined by Dorothy Chaney, the AODA Manager of the Northwoods Coalition from Marshfield Clinic and Twilia Johnson, the Director of Pharmaceutical Services for Security Health. Topics included what kinds of prescription drugs are being abused most frequently and how the state is planning to combat the problem.
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5/26/11 5:00pm |
Gray Wolf could be removed from endangered species list - The West Side looks at the Fed's proposal to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list with outdoor guys Joe Knight and Dave Carlson. Also on hand was DNR Wolf Program Manager Adrian Wydeven. Guests also touched on a bear study taking place in western Wisconsin and the ongoing deer mortality study by the DNR.
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5/19/11 5:00pm |
Population boom in St. Croix County - The West Side looked into the benefits and challenges of the prodigious population growth in St. Croix County. The U.S. Census data show that in the last ten years St. Croix County's population has grown by more than 33% or about 21,000 people. Guests discussed how the population jump is affecting the county tax base, infrastructure needs, schools and farming.
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5/12/11 5:00pm |
Eau Claire County's Good Life Program - The West Side took a look at Eau Claire County culture and an effort to create a plan to create a cultural direction for the future. The effort is called the Good Life and is comprised of individuals from various fields including alternative media, arts, theater, heritage and history. The Good Life put out a survey to more than 800 people throughout Eau Claire County and got some interesting results like 68% of respondents want the city of Eau Claire or Eau Claire County to create a fund to support arts, culture and heritage. Our guests for the program included Nick Meyer, Founder and Publisher of Volume One Magazine, Susan McLeod, Director of the Chippewa Valley Museum and Ben Richgruber, Executive Director of the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center.
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